mr BRANTLEY SEIFERS

H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act; INFB supports H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act - a comprehensive ag labor reform bill that will address several different issues that our members have in the Ag labor space.

INFB supports the passage of a 5-year farm bill. While several farm bill programs were signed into law with H.R.1, there are still several farm bill priorities that were not passed. INFB supports the passage of a farm bill that covers these lingering programs before the September 30th deadline. INFB Supports the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program and appreciates the $12B that was given to the program. INFB will continue to advocate for additional funds to assist farmers through this difficult economic time.

INFB supports the passage of a 5-year farm bill. While several farm bill programs were signed into law with H.R.1, there are still several farm bill priorities that were not passed. INFB supports the passage of a farm bill that covers these lingering programs before the September 30th deadline.

INFB supports the passage of a 5-year farm bill. While a bill has not been introduced at this time, INFB supported H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, and encourages that be bill be reintroduced and passed this Congress. INFB believes the bill improves on the current farm bill and will provide our members with the certainty they need.

H.R. 10545; the American Relief Act of 2025 - INFB is supportive of the one-year farm bill extension, the disaster relief aid and the economic aid for agriculture.

H.R. 2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act; INFB is opposed as this legislation would limit INFB members ability to use and buy drones that make up a significant portion of the drone market. These drones are important to farmers and small businesses that utilize drones for on farm needs.

H.R. 4417 - The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS); INFB supports the EATS act as a legislative fix that would prevent states from impeding agricultural trade from other states within the U.S. This is in response to the unfavorable Prop 12 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. A version of this legislation was also included in the House farm bill and is a major point in INFBs support of the bill.

H.R. 4417 - The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS); INFB supports the EATS act as a legislative fix that would prevent states from impeding agricultural trade from other states within the U.S. This is in response to the unfavorable Prop 12 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. A version of this legislation was also included in the House farm bill and is a major point in INFBs support of the bill.

H.R. 6379/S. 1736, the Farmers First Act - This legislation would provide mental health resources for farmers and rural communities, which is a group that is disproportionably impacted by mental health.

H.R. 7046/S. 3848; The Supporting Farm Operations Act - INFB is supportive of H.R. 7046 and S. 3848, the Supporting Farm Operations Act. This legislation would freeze the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) at 2023 levels for two years. Additionally, it would direct the Department of Labor to utilize a primary duties test for H-2A employees performing more than one duty or task. Our members rely on H-2A labor and these reforms would greatly benefit farmers that utilize the program.

H.R. 7046/S. 3848; The Supporting Farm Operations Act - INFB is supportive of H.R. 7046 and S. 3848, the Supporting Farm Operations Act. This legislation would freeze the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) at 2023 levels for two years. Additionally, it would direct the Department of Labor to utilize a primary duties test for H-2A employees performing more than one duty or task. Our members rely on H-2A labor and these reforms would greatly benefit farmers that utilize the program.

H.R. 7131/S. 3666; Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA), Improvements Act Foreign Ownership of Ag Land - INFB is supportive of H.R. 7131 and S. 3666, the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) Improvements Act. This legislation would provide a number of updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act that would help better track foreign investments and ownership of U.S. agricultural land by foreign countries and foreign adversaries.

H.R. 8467 - The Farm, Food and National Security Act; INFB supports and believes the bill improves on the current farm bill and will provide our members with the certainty they need.

H.R. 8467 - The Farm, Food and National Security Act; INFB supports and believes the bill improves on the current farm bill and will provide our members with the certainty they need.

H.R. 6379/S. 1736, the Farmers First Act - This legislation would provide mental health resources for farmers and rural communities, which is a group that is disproportionably impacted by mental health.

H.R. 7131/S. 3666; Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA), Improvements Act Foreign Ownership of Ag Land - INFB is supportive of H.R. 7131 and S. 3666, the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) Improvements Act. This legislation would provide a number of updates to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act that would help better track foreign investments and ownership of U.S. agricultural land by foreign countries and foreign adversaries.

H.R. 7046/S. 3848; The Supporting Farm Operations Act - INFB is supportive of H.R. 7046 and S. 3848, the Supporting Farm Operations Act. This legislation would freeze the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) at 2023 levels for two years. Additionally, it would direct the Department of Labor to utilize a primary duties test for H-2A employees performing more than one duty or task. Our members rely on H-2A labor and these reforms would greatly benefit farmers that utilize the program.

H.R. 7046/S. 3848; The Supporting Farm Operations Act - INFB is supportive of H.R. 7046 and S. 3848, the Supporting Farm Operations Act. This legislation would freeze the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) at 2023 levels for two years. Additionally, it would direct the Department of Labor to utilize a primary duties test for H-2A employees performing more than one duty or task. Our members rely on H-2A labor and these reforms would greatly benefit farmers that utilize the program.

H.J. Res. 27; Waters of the United States - INFB opposes continued change to Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and advocates for a consistent definition of navigable water and supported H.J. Res. 27, the CRA disapproving of the administrations new WOTUS rule

H.J.Res. 59 and S.J.Res. 25; H2A Labor - INFB is opposed to the the administrations new AEWR H2A labor rule that will change wage formulas for H2A workers. These resolutions would disapprove of the administrations new AEWR Rule and require them to create a new rule. We are supportive of the resolutions and encouraged our delegation to support them.

H.R. 4417; Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression Act - INFB is supportive of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act as a legislative fix that would prevent states from impeding agricultural trade from other states within the U.S. This is in response to the unfavorable Prop 12 ruling from the Supreme Court.

Indiana Farm Bureau supports the administrations newest efforts to combat Mexicos proposed ban on GMO corn. INFB have encouraged our delegation to also support these efforts and to encourage the administration to move swiftly when next steps can be taken. H.R. 4417; Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression Act - INFB is supportive of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act as a legislative fix that would prevent states from impeding agricultural trade from other states within the U.S. This is in response to the unfavorable Prop 12 ruling from the Supreme Court.

H.R. 4708; H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers - INFB is supportive of H.R. 4708, which would streamline the issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas (H-2A and H-2B) and provide regulatory relief to our farmers that are currently struggling to find dependable labor.

H.R. 4708; H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers - INFB is supportive of H.R. 4708, which would streamline the issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas (H-2A and H-2B) and provide regulatory relief to our farmers that are currently struggling to find dependable labor.

H.J.Res. 59 and S.J.Res. 25; H2A Labor - INFB is opposed to the the administrations new AEWR H2A labor rule that will change wage formulas for H2A workers. These resolutions would disapprove of the administrations new AEWR Rule and require them to create a new rule. We are supportive of the resolutions and encouraged our delegation to support them.

H.J.Res. 100, Railway Labor - INFB supported the resolution that would prevent a potential rail strike that would have detrimental impacts on the agriculture sector.

H.R.1603,Farm Workforce Modernization Act - INFB is opposed to the legislation due to concerns regarding wage formulas and visa caps. However, INFB continues to hear about the labor shortage from our members and encourage a comprehensive immigration and labor strategy.

H.R.1603,Farm Workforce Modernization Act - INFB is opposed to the legislation due to concerns regarding wage formulas and visa caps. However, INFB continues to hear about the labor shortage from our members and encourage a comprehensive immigration and labor strategy.

H.R.1603,Farm Workforce Modernization Act - INFB is opposed to the legislation due to concerns regarding wage formulas and visa caps. However, INFB continues to hear about the labor shortage from our members and encourage a comprehensive immigration and labor strategy.

SEC Climate Rule - INFB strongly opposes the proposed SEC climate rule due to the change in scope 3 reporting that could significantly impact on farmers. INFB has supported efforts to oppose this rule, including a letter of opposition written by members of the house and senate. S. 1251/H.R. 2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act - Supportive of the legation and encourages our members to cosponsor the bill. This bill would provide needed oversight and maintain completely voluntary options for carbon credit programs.

Farm Bill - INFB plan to support the 2023 five year "Farm Bill" that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy. INFB discussed the importance of maintaining these programs and will release an internal report for priorities in next years legislation. S.3870/H.R.7606, Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act - INFB is neutral on the bill. However, the legislation does include provisions allowing the sale of year-round E15, a policy that INFB strongly supports and highlights for our delegation.

SEC Climate Rule - INFB strongly opposes the proposed SEC climate rule due to the change in scope 3 reporting that could significantly impact on farmers. INFB has supported efforts to oppose this rule, including a letter of opposition written by members of the house and senate. H.R. 9063, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act - INFB strongly supports the bill and supports excluding farm practices from the climate reporting requirements of the SEC's proposed rule. H.R. 9035, Farmers Deserve Notification Act - INFB supports the bill and the ability to receive timely notification of EPA changes made to the products farmers use.

SEC Climate Rule - INFB strongly opposes the proposed SEC climate rule due to the change in scope 3 reporting that could significantly impact on farmers. INFB has supported efforts to oppose this rule, including a letter of opposition written by members of the house and senate. H.R. 9063, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act - INFB strongly supports the bill and supports excluding farm practices from the climate reporting requirements of the SEC's proposed rule. H.R. 9035, Farmers Deserve Notification Act - INFB supports the bill and the ability to receive timely notification of EPA changes made to the products farmers use.

SEC Climate Rule - INFB strongly opposes the proposed SEC climate rule due to the change in scope 3 reporting that could significantly impact on farmers. INFB has supported efforts to oppose this rule, including a letter of opposition written by members of the house and senate. S. 1251/H.R. 2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act - Supportive of the legation and encourages our members to cosponsor the bill. This bill would provide needed oversight and maintain completely voluntary options for carbon credit programs.

Farm Bill - INFB plan to support the 2023 five year "Farm Bill" that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy. INFB discussed the importance of maintaining these programs and will release an internal report for priorities in next years legislation. S.3870/H.R.7606, Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act - INFB is neutral on the bill. However, the legislation does include provisions allowing the sale of year-round E15, a policy that INFB strongly supports and highlights for our delegation.