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Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Addressed concerns with proposed rules on Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Opposed efforts to adopt an interperative rule related to permit exemptions for NRCS conservation practices.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the interagency Biogas Roadmap being completed by the Administration. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.HR 4307, HR 4308 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the interagency Biogas Roadmap being completed by the Administration. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Trade Promotion Authority Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA compliance Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India, Russia, Mexico and China. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Columbia and Panama FTA compliance. S. 1900, HR 3830 - Monitored the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.HR 4307, HR 4308 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Addressed concerns with proposed rules on Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Opposed efforts to adopt an interperative rule related to permit exemptions for NRCS conservation practices.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -S. 744 - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Trade Promotion Authority Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA compliance Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India, Russia, Mexico and China. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Columbia and Panama FTA compliance.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.Raw Milk - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Trade Promotion Authority Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA compliance Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India, Russia, Mexico and China. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Columbia and Panama FTA compliance.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -S. 744 - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -S. 744 - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.Raw Milk - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Youth Farm Labor - Opposed efforts to restrict work opportunities for youth employment on family farms.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation).Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor.H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin. Clean Drinking Water Act - Opposed efforts by EPA to usurp the authority of USDA-NRCS to reccomend specifications for lagoons.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers. Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Youth Farm Labor - Opposed efforts to restrict work opportunities for youth employment on family farms.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Preference program changes. Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112, HR 2584 and HR 2055. Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112, HR 2584 and HR 2055. Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Preference program changes. Trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Free Trade Agreements (FTA) that were pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Preference program changes. Trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Free Trade Agreements (FTA) that were pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112, HR 2584 and HR 2055. Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers. Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

Youth Farm Labor - Opposed efforts to restrict work opportunities for youth employment on family farms.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers. Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Recently Passed Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation or Consideration Provided information related to the following issues and worked with Congress and the Administration to address: Implementation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, South Korea and Panama. Trans-Pacific FTA. Geographical indications efforts by European Union (EU). Various countries' dairy certification and inspection requirements, including Russia, China, India, EU and others. Animal-related issues for Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR). World Trade Organization (WTO) Brazilian cotton case resolution. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation discussions. EU-US High Level Working Group discussions.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin.

Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 1, HJ Res 44 and HJ Res 48. Fiscal Year 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs. Fiscal Year 2011 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activites (See CAW Section).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Provided information related to Free Trade Agreements (FTA) pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Provided information on the Central America FTA implementation. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Provided information regarding various countries' dairy certification requirements. Provided information related to dairy trade issues with Morocco. Provided information related to animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings.

1099 Reform - Worked on legislation to reform 1099 reporting requirements, including HR 4, S 18 and S 223.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concern to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - HR 1, HR 910 and S 482 - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regualte greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - HR 1 - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - HR 1 - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - HR 1 - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the CWA. Coarse Particulate Matter - HR 1 - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to expand the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contanimant residue problems. Mantadory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provide information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to incentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concern to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future.

Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 1, HJ Res 44 and HJ Res 48. Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112 and House Interior and Environment Appropriations draft legislation. Fiscal Year 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs. Fiscal Year 2011 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section). Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2012 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a dairy labor fix in the bill. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concern to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to incentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Provided information related to Free Trade Agreements (FTA) pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Provided information on the Central America FTA implementation. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Provided information regarding various countries' dairy certification requirements. Provided information related to dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Provided information related to animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 1, HJ Res 44 and HJ Res 48. Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112 and HR 2584. Fiscal Year 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs. Fiscal Year 2011 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section). Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2012 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011

Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112, HR 2584 and HR 2055. Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2012 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers. Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Preference program changes. Trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Free Trade Agreements (FTA) that were pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Youth Farm Labor - Opposed efforts to restrict work opportunities for youth employment on family farms.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Provided information related to Free Trade Agreements (FTA) pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Provided information on the Central America FTA implementation. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Provided information regarding various countries' dairy certification requirements. Provided information related to dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Provided information related to animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concern to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking.

Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 1, HJ Res 44 and HJ Res 48. Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112 and HR 2584. Fiscal Year 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs. Fiscal Year 2011 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section). Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2012 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to incentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, includes HR 1840.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Provided information related to Free Trade Agreements (FTA) pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Provided information on the Central America FTA implementation. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Provided information regarding various countries' dairy certification requirements. Provided information related to dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Provided information related to animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to incentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concern to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking.

Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 1, HJ Res 44 and HJ Res 48. Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112 and House Interior and Environment Appropriations draft legislation. Fiscal Year 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs. Fiscal Year 2011 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section). Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2012 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Provided information related to Free Trade Agreements (FTA) pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Provided information on the Central America FTA implementation. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Provided information regarding various countries' dairy certification requirements. Provided information related to dairy trade issues with Morocco. Provided information related to animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to incentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 1, HJ Res 44 and HJ Res 48. Fiscal Year 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs. Fiscal Year 2011 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activites (See CAW Section).

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concern to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - HR 1, HR 910 and S 482 - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regualte greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - HR 1 - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - HR 1 - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - HR 1 - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the CWA. Coarse Particulate Matter - HR 1 - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to expand the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contanimant residue problems. Mantadory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provide information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue.

Employee Free Choice Act - HR 1409 and S 560 - Opposed bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act - HR 2414 and S 1038 - Supported bills that reform immigration rules as they relate to agriculture workers. H-2A Reform Legislation - HR 1660 and S 3858 - Supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy and sheep workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Monitored these issues at Dept of Homeland Security and Dept of Labor. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act - S.3992 - Supported legislation offering a path to citizenship for certain undocumented youth.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Provided information regarding various countries' dairy certification requirements.

Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - HR 977

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307, H.R.5504 and H.Res.1742 - Provided information important to the dairy industry. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - S. 510 and H.Res.1574 - Legislation to overhaul nation's food safety system. Tester-Hagan Amdt. - S. 510 - Opposed bill to exempt small producers from certain food safety standards and requirements.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in veterinarian medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Veterinary Services Investment Act - S 1709 and HR 3519 - Support bill to establish a grant program to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services and relieve veterinary shortage situations. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 and S 727 - Oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - Provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Legislation would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under the Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed legislation - S 1816, HR 3842 and HR 5509 - Legislation to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts through HR 5509. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - SJ Res 26, HJ Res 76, HR 4753 and S 3072 - Supported legislation to halt or delay efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions throught the Clean Air Act.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts. Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010 HR 5852 and S 3565 - Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010

FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs in Fiscal Year 2011, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD and Dairy Indemnity Program. FY 2011 Interior - EPA oversight of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform. 1099 Reform - Worked on legislation to reform 1099 reporting requirements.

Renewable Fuel Requirements and Supports - Participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact of feed and fuel prices. Energy Initiatives - Worked with key legislators to incentive biogas production, energy efficiency, etc. Renewable Portfolio/Electricity Standard - S 3813 - Supported efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. Climate Change Legislation - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and American Power Act - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Comprehensive Energy Legislation - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 and Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S 622 and HR 2359 - Supported bill requiring temporary duties on ethanol, as well as other measures. Biogas Tax Incentives - S 306 and HR 1158 - Supported bill to incentivize biogas production.

FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought fuding for agriculture programs in Fiscal Year 2011, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD and Dairy Indemnity Program. FY 20101 Interior - EPA oversight of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in veterinarian medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Veterinary Services Investment Act - S 1709 and HR 3519 - Support bill to establish a grant program to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services and relieve veterinary shortage situations. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 and S 727 - Oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - Provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 1799 and S 3705 - Supported provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. NAFTA - Provided information on impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010 HR 5852 and S 3565 - Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands.

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Legislation would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under the Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed legislation - S 1816, HR 3842 and HR 5509 - Legislation to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts through HR 5509. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - SJ Res 26, HJ Res 76, HR 4753 and S 3072 - Supported legislation to halt or delay efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions throught the Clean Air Act.

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform. 1099 Reform - Worked on legislation to reform 1099 reporting requirements.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform.

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent Environmental Protection Agency from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Legislation - S 1816, HR 3852 and HR 5509 - Bills to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts to clean Chesapeake Bay through HR 5509. Resolution of Disapproval - SJ Res 26 and HJ Res 76 - Supported resolutions to halt efforts by Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.

Employee Free Choice Act - HR 1409 and S 560 - Opposed bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - HR 977 - Monitored bill to address the commodity markets operations.

FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - sought funding for agriculture programs in FY 2011, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD and Dairy Indemnity Program. FY 2010 Interior - EPA oversight of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act - HR 2414 and S 1038 - Supported bills that reform immigration rules as they relate to agriculture workers. H-2A Reform Legislation - HR 1660 - Supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy and sheep workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Monitored these issues at Dept of Homeland Security and Dept of Labor.

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 1799 - Supported provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. NAFTA - Provided information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - provide information on animal care practicies on dairy farms H.R.4356 : To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - sought funding for ag programs in FY 2011, including Johnes disease management, MAP, FMD and Dairy Indemnity program.

S. 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA. S. 527 & HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act S. J. Res 26 - Resolution to disapprove of EPA regulating Green House Gases under the CAA H.J. Res 76 - Resolution to disapprove of EPA regulating Green House Gases under the CAA H.J. Res 77 by Rep. Beohner and Lucas related GHG regulation H.J. Res 974 by Rep. Alexander related GHG regulation H.J. Res 66 by Rep. Moran related GHG regulation

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021. Ag portion of the Climate Change bill re: agricultural offsets Kerry-Graham-Lieberman Climite Change Bill

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

HR 977 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - monitor bill to address the commodity markets operations.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021.

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption.

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

Rulemaking on CERCLA/EPCRA pertaining to livestock operations - proposed to exclude from federal reporting requirements the emmissions of ammonia from dairy manure to the air, as well as ammonia emissions from all other livestock & poultry operations related to manure. PRovided information on impact and state of lawsuits on matter.

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 2997 and S 1406) - sought funding for ag programs in FY 2010, including Johnes disease management, MAP, FMD and Dairy Indemnity program. Additionally, supported measures to make U.S.-China trade in ag products trade-compliant and sought more Section 32 funds. Sought use of funds to be devoted towards cheese purchases. HR 3183 - Energy and Water Appropriations (RES) HR 2996 - Interior and Environmental Appropriations - Latham Amendment HR 2892 - Homeland Security Appropriations (E-Verify)

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - provide information on a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

S. 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA. S. 527 & HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021.

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 2997 and S 1406) - sought funding for ag programs in FY 2010, including Johnes disease management, MAP, FMD and Dairy Indemnity program. Additionally, supported measures to make U.S.-China trade in ag products trade-compliant and sought more Section 32 funds. Sought use of funds to be devoted towards cheese purchases. HR 3183 - Energy and Water Appropriations (RES) HR 2996 - Interior and Environmental Appropriations - Latham Amendment HR 2892 - Homeland Security Appropriations (E-Verify)

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - provide information on a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat.

Rulemaking on CERCLA/EPCRA pertaining to livestock operations - proposed to exclude from federal reporting requirements the emmissions of ammonia from dairy manure to the air, as well as ammonia emissions from all other livestock & poultry operations related to manure. PRovided information on impact and state of lawsuits on matter.

HR 977 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - monitor bill to address the commodity markets operations.

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - provide information on a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat.

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers

S. 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA. S. 527 & HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act

Final rulemaking on Clean Water Act regulations pertaining to Confined Animal Feeding Operations. Rulemaking on CERCLA/EPCRA pertaining to livestock operations - proposed to exclude from federal reporting requirements the emmissions of ammonia from dairy manure to the air, as well as ammonia emissions from all other livestock & poultry operations related to manure. PRovided information on impact and state of lawsuits on matter.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021.

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021.

FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 2997 and S 1406) - sought funding for ag programs in FY 2010, including Johnes disease management, MAP, FMD and Dairy Indemnity program. Additionally, supported measures to make U.S.-China trade in ag products trade-compliant and sought more Section 32 funds. Sought use of funds to be devoted towards cheese purchases. HR 3183 - Energy and Water Appropriations (RES) HR 2996 - Interior and Environmental Appropriations - Latham Amendment HR 2892 - Homeland Security Appropriations (E-Verify)

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption.

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

Rulemaking on CERCLA/EPCRA pertaining to livestock operations - proposed to exclude from federal reporting requirements the emmissions of ammonia from dairy manure to the air, as well as ammonia emissions from all other livestock & poultry operations related to manure. PRovided information on impact and state of lawsuits on matter.

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - provide information on a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat.

FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 2997 and S 1406) - sought funding for ag programs in FY 2010, including Johnes disease management, MAP, FMD and Dairy Indemnity program. Additionally, supported measures to make U.S.-China trade in ag products trade-compliant and sought more Section 32 funds. Sought use of funds to be devoted towards cheese purchases. HR 3183 - Energy and Water Appropriations (RES) HR 2996 - Interior and Environmental Appropriations - Latham Amendment HR 2892 - Homeland Security Appropriations (E-Verify)

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - provide information on a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat.

Rulemaking on CERCLA/EPCRA pertaining to livestock operations - proposed to exclude from federal reporting requirements the emmissions of ammonia from dairy manure to the air, as well as ammonia emissions from all other livestock & poultry operations related to manure. PRovided information on impact and state of lawsuits on matter.

HR 977 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - monitor bill to address the commodity markets operations.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments.

S. 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA. S. 527 & HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax

HR 977 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - monitor bill to address the commodity markets operations.

Final rulemaking on Clean Water Act regulations pertaining to Confined Animal Feeding Operations. Rulemaking on CERCLA/EPCRA pertaining to livestock operations - proposed to exclude from federal reporting requirements the emmissions of ammonia from dairy manure to the air, as well as ammonia emissions from all other livestock & poultry operations related to manure. PRovided information on impact and state of lawsuits on matter.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption.

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

S. 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA. S. 527 & HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - provide information on a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat.

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 2997 and S 1406) - sought funding for ag programs in FY 2010, including Johnes disease management, MAP, FMD and Dairy Indemnity program. Additionally, supported measures to make U.S.-China trade in ag products trade-compliant and sought more Section 32 funds. H.Con.Res. 85/S.Con.Res. 13 - FY2010 Budget Resolution - sought preserved funding for ag programs, particularly MAP HR 3183 - Energy and Water Appropriations (RES) HR 2996 - Interior and Environmental Appropriations - Latham Amendment HR 2892 - Homeland Security Appropriations (E-Verify)

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Reinspection of nonambulatory animals - support a USDA ruling that no reinspection of nonambulatory animals would be permitted once they pass ante-mortem inspections. H.R. 503 and S. 727 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 - opposed bill making it a felony to sell or transport a horse for the purpose of slaughter. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics

Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2009 - climate change legislation America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - to establish a cap & trade system for emissions in the US. Final rulemaking on Clean Water Act regulations pertaining to Confined Animal Feeding Operations Rulemaking on CERCLA/EPCRA pertaining to livestock operations - proposed to exclude from federal reporting requirements the emmissions of ammonia from dairy manure to the air, as well as ammonia emissions from all other livestock & poultry operations related to manure.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 2038 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support effort to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 Renewable Electricity Standard - action as part of 2009 Energy bill

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 - bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements HR 814 - Tracing & Recalling Agricultural Contamination Act - amends the FFDCA and meat & poultry inspection act to require traceability system

Assess 2009 Stimulus Package for avenues to assist the crisis situation and deteriorating economic situation in the dairy industry and provide recommendations.

Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Worked on Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

S. 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA. S. 527 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under clean Air Act

Provide information on Child Nutrition Programs Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates

H.R. 1 - American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 - provided information and communicated with relevant staff on issues relating to dairy industry H.R. 1105 - FY 09 Omnibus Appropriations (including agriculture) - sought funding for relevant programs and supported defunding of Treasury Dept interpretations of TSRA re: agriculture payment limitations. FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations - sought funding for ag programs in FY 2010, including Johnes disease management, MAP, FMD and Dairy Indemnity program H.Con.Res. 85/S.Con.Res. 13 - FY2010 Budget Resolution - sought preserved funding for ag programs, particularly MAP

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

HR 977 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - monitor bill to address the commodity markets operations.

S. 3289 and House efforts on issue - Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - appropriations for FY 2009 programs

S. 3080 - Imported Ethanol Parity Act - supported bill that would require the President to reduce the duty on ethanol according to a certain ratio and take other steps to ensure the tariff on ethanol is equal to or lower than any federal income or excise tax credit for ethanol. S. 3031 - freezing the renewable fuel standard - supported this bill. Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1424 - The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- supported extension of tax credits for numerous forms of renewable energy production. HR 2038 and S. 1154 - Biogas Production Incentive Act - support of this alternative energy initiative

Provide information on Child Nutrition Programs Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill

H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - bill would strengthen limits on certain futures markets to prevent potential price distortions caused by speculative trading, also extends CFT^C oversight to additional markets and calls for additional CFTC staff.

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue S. 2770 - Animal Handling-Downer Bill. Requests that USDA not allow a veterinarian to reinspect animals that become nonambulatory after they initially pass ante-mortem inspection. H.R. 6598 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 - opposed bill making it a felony to sell or transport a horse for the purpose of slaughter. H.R. 1232 & S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 - supported establishing a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. S. 549 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2007 - opposition to bill on limitations on necessary antibiotic usage.

Assess 2009 Stimulus Package for avenues to assist the crisis situation and deteriorating economic situation in the dairy industry and provide recommendations.

S. 340, S. 237 and HR 371 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act of 2007 - reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers Emergency Agriculture Relief Act - reforms immigration rules as they relate to agriculture workers on a temporary basis. HR 6885 - reforms H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Worked on Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - comments submitted and issue monitored.

H.R. 2421 & S. 1870 - Clean Water Restoration Act amendment - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA.

S. 1485 - Milk Import Tariff Equity Act - a bill to impose tariff rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates S 1848 - Trade Adjustment ASsistance Act - a bill to provide assisstance to workers, firms and farmers negatively impacted by imports Urge adoption of promotion assessment on dairy imports as provided for in the 2008 Farm Bill. Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Canada and others Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific / P4 FTA HR 6530 & S 1919 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 2776 & HR 6387 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information related to efforts to reinstate the "Byrd Amendment" which distributes tariffs assessed on imports judged to be "dumped" to the industries that brought the anti-dumping cases. Dairy COOL Act of 2008 - bill to require country of origin labeling for dairy products. Provide information on CAFTA (Costa Rica) implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation.

Provide information on importance of increasing truck weight limit on federal interstate highways

S. 3080 - Imported Ethanol Parity Act - supported bill that would require the President to reduce the duty on ethanol according to a certain ratio and take other steps to ensure the tariff on ethanol is equal to or lower than any federal income or excise tax credit for ethanol. S. 3031 - freezing the renewable fuel standard - supported this bill. Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1424 - The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- supported extension of tax credits for numerous forms of renewable energy production.

H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - bill would strengthen limits on certain futures markets to prevent potential price distortions caused by speculative trading, also extends CFT^C oversight to additional markets and calls for additional CFTC staff.

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - appropriations for FY 2009 programs

Provide information on importance of increasing truck weight limit on federal interstate highways

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue S. 2770 - Animal Handling-Downer Bill. Requests that USDA not allow a veterinarian to reinspect animals that become nonambulatory after they initially pass ante-mortem inspection. H.R. 6598 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 - opposed bill making it a felony to sell or transport a horse for the purpose of slaughter. H.R. 1232 & S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 - supported establishing a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians.

S. 1485 - Milk Import Tariff Equity Act - a bill to impose tariff rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates S 1848 - Trade Adjustment ASsistance Act - a bill to provide assisstance to workers, firms and farmers negatively impacted by imports Urge adoption of promotion assessment on dairy imports as provided for in the 2008 Farm Bill. Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Canada and others Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific / P4 FTA HR 6530 & S 1919 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 2776 & HR 6387 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information related to efforts to reinstate the "Byrd Amendment" which distributes tariffs assessed on imports judged to be "dumped" to the industries that brought the anti-dumping cases. Dairy COOL Act of 2008 - bill to require country of origin labeling for dairy products.

S. 414 & HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act - addressing labeling of cloned animals HR 5827 - Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008 - ensuring the safety of domestic & imported food products HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures Plum Island Disease Center update - support for a replacement of the Plum Island facility in a new facility at the same location HR 6530 & S. 1919 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals.

S. 340, S. 237 and HR 371 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act of 2007 - reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers Emergency Agriculture Relief Act - reforms immigration rules as they relate to agriculture workers on a temporary basis. HR 6885 - reforms H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis

HR 2419, The Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - The Farm Bill, passage of the bill S 2302, The Food and Nutrition Act of 2007, The Farm Bill, passage of the bill

S 1485 - Milk Import Tariff Equity Act, a bill to impose tariff rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates HR 3920, HR 3943, S 1848 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Act - a bill to provide assistance to workers, firms and farmers negatively impacted by imports Urge adoption of promotion assessment on dairy imports as provided for in the 2002 Farm Bill. Provision doing so contained within 2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419) Provide information on trade issues related to trade with FTA partners including NAFTA and CAFTA countries Provide information related to FTAs pending congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama agreements) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participation in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and food prices

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - Appropriations for Ag programs for FY 2009 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - Appropriations for Ag programs for FY 2009

HR 2419, The Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - The Farm Bill, passage of the bill S 2302, The Food and Nutrition Act of 2007, The Farm Bill, passage of the bill H.R. 6124 - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - passage of the bill

HR 1398, S 807 - Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007 - To amend comprehensive Environmental Reponse Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, Provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance S 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, climate change legislation HR 2421, S 1870 - Clean Water Restoration Act amendment, provide that the Act is amended to encompass all US waters rather than solely navigable waters S. 2191 - America's Climate Security Act - climate change legislation

HR 2419, The Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 -- The Farm Bill, Passage of the bill HR 2720, FARM 21 Act of 2007, Alternative Farm Bill Proposal

HR 1591, A Bill to provide emergency agricultural disaster relief, in Iraq Supplemental, Relief for effects on drought on agriculture livestock, MILC program extension HR 3161, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropiations Act, 2008, Appropiations for ag programs

HR 2419, The Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007--the Farm Bill, passage HR 2720, FARM 21 Act of 2007, Alternative Farm Bill proposal S. 827, Quality Cheese Act, relating to cheese standards of identity

HR 1591, A Bill to provide emergency agriculture disaster relief, in Iraq Supplemental, relief for effects of drought on livestock and agriculture, MILC program extension HR 3161, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, appropriations for ag programs

HR 2038, S 1154, Biogas Production Incentives Act, relating to incentives for biogas production

HR 1398, S 807 To Amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compsensation and Liability Act of 1980, provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous material