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H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act - The Legal Workforce Act requires employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the web-based E-Verify system. The bill requires agricultural employers to use mandatory E-verify pursuant to the requirements of the bill no later than 36 months after the date of enactment.

H.R. 5226, the Regulatory Integrity Act of 2016 - to ensure transparency by requiring regulatory agencies to maintain written, electronic and social media information on pending regulatory actions. H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act - Comprehensive revision of regulatory agency rule making processes, procedures, definitions, and oversight. Cormorant Depredation - Rep Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) are circulating a letter to be sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the office of Wildlife Services within USDA, requesting that those offices take immediate action to mitigate the impact of cormorant depredation on fish farmers. Atrazine - Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has drafted a letter to be sent to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy requesting that the agency take into account the needs of farmers in determining atrazines future use and utilize sound science in finalizing the agencys ecological risk assessment.

S. 2595, H.R. 4626, the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) - The bills would make permanent the 50 percent railroad track maintenance tax credit for short line and regional railroads.

S. 2595 and H.R. 4626,the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) - Included in the 40 some tax provisions that expire at the end of 2016 is the 50 percent railroad track maintenance tax credit for short line and regional railroads. This credit is sometimes referred to as the 45G tax credit. Legislation makes credit permanent.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

H.R. 5213, the Fertilizer Access and Responsible Management Act (FARM Act) - Bill would require notice and comment rulemaking for Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) revised enforcement policy relating to process safety management at agricultural retailers.

H.R. 5685, the Farm Regulatory Certainty Act - to clarify congressional intent regarding the inappropriate application of regulations under the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) to agricultural nutrient management. H.R. 5226, the Regulatory Integrity Act of 2016 - to ensure transparency by requiring regulatory agencies to maintain written, electronic and social media information on pending regulatory actions.

H.R. 5226, the Regulatory Integrity Act of 2016 - to ensure transparency by requiring regulatory agencies to maintain written, electronic and social media information on pending regulatory actions. H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act - Comprehensive revision of regulatory agency rule making processes, procedures, definitions, and oversight. Cormorant Depredation - Rep Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) are circulating a letter to be sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the office of Wildlife Services within USDA, requesting that those offices take immediate action to mitigate the impact of cormorant depredation on fish farmers. Atrazine - Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has drafted a letter to be sent to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy requesting that the agency take into account the needs of farmers in determining atrazines future use and utilize sound science in finalizing the agencys ecological risk assessment.

H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extend the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019, and reform the credit from a blenders credit to a producers credit for fuel using U.S. commodities. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)- U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) proposed a target of 14.8 billion gallons of conventional ethanol to be blended into fuel for 2017, slightly shy of the 15 billion gallons that are required for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In response to EPAs proposal, Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) are circulating a letter for signatures to EPA Administrator McCarthy, encouraging EPA to adhere to the statutory standards set by Congress in the RFS.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

S. 2848, H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) - eliminate the backlog of port and waterway project authorizations and set in motion 25 projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seven of which are navigation focused.

Trans-Pacific Partnership - Farm Bureau supports Trans-Pacific Partnership and opening additional markets for agricultural products. H.R. 5485, FY 17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - An amendment to allow private financing of agricultural sales to Cuba. China Biotech Trade - Request for Representatives to Sign Letter Urging President to Raise Ag-Biotech Policy Matters at JCCT.

Trans-Pacific Partnership - Farm Bureau supports Trans-Pacific Partnership and opening additional markets for agricultural products. H.R. 5485, FY 17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - An amendment to allow private financing of agricultural sales to Cuba is being offered to the FY 17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (H.R.5485). This amendment will prohibit funds from being used to implement, administer and enforce the requirement for cash only sales to Cuba for agricultural commodities.

Trans-Pacific Partnership - Farm Bureau supports Trans-Pacific Partnership and opening additional markets for agricultural products. H.R. 5485, FY 17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - An amendment to allow private financing of agricultural sales to Cuba is being offered to the FY 17 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (H.R.5485). This amendment will prohibit funds from being used to implement, administer and enforce the requirement for cash only sales to Cuba for agricultural commodities.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act - This bill reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, which is the principal source of federal funding for career and technical education (CTE), and is one of the only federal programs that builds the capacity of secondary and postsecondary institutions to offer CTE programs that are academically rigorous and aligned to the needs of business and industry.

S. 764, National Sea Grant College Program Act - Bill to establish mandatory labeling of food derived from biotechnology, protect future biotechnology, narrow definition of biotech, meat exemptions, and protection of interstate commerce. H.R. 5883, Technical and Clarifying Amendments to the Packers and Stockyard Act of 2016 - To expand the Packers and Stockyards Act definitions to include the use of internet and video auctions and update payment methods to include the use of electronic fund transfers. EPA Atrazine Comment Period regarding updated risk assessment - In 2016, EPA issued a draft Ecological Assessment of the herbicide, which is a preliminary step in judging whether the chemical will continue to be available for agricultural producers.

H.R. 5883, Technical and Clarifying Amendments to the Packers and Stockyard Act of 2016 - To expand the Packers and Stockyards Act definitions to include the use of internet and video auctions and update payment methods to include the use of electronic fund transfers. EPA Atrazine Comment Period regarding updated risk assessment - In 2016, EPA issued a draft Ecological Assessment of the herbicide, which is a preliminary step in judging whether the chemical will continue to be available for agricultural producers.

H.R. 935, Zika Vector Control Act of 2015 - Clarifies Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides for control of exotic diseases such as Zika virus and West Nile virus, as well as for other lawful uses in or near navigable waters. Oversight of EPA Funding for Grassroots Lobbying - Congressman Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Congressman Ashford (D-Neb.) letter to Administrator McCarthy expressing extreme concern about the disturbing trend with EPA funding lobbying activities.

S. 2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act, Amendment addresses the retail exclusion under OSHAs PSM program, mirrors language that was included in the Joint Explanatory Statement of the FY2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill, with the addition of the requirement of an independent third party cost impact analysis. Amendments 3016, 2977 and 3047 would hinder the investment that drives innovation in biofuel space.

S. 2595 and H.R. 4626,the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) - Included in the 40 some tax provisions that expire at the end of 2016 is the 50 percent railroad track maintenance tax credit for short line and regional railroads. This credit is sometimes referred to as the 45G tax credit. Legislation makes credit permanent.

S. 2595, H.R. 4626, the Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act (BRACE Act) - The bills would make permanent the 50 percent railroad track maintenance tax credit for short line and regional railroads.

S. 2609, the Biotech Labeling Solutions Act - Chairman Roberts proposal is fully consistent with Farm Bureau policy on biotechnology. It protects interstate commerce and prevents state-by-state labeling laws. It will direct USDA to initiate formal rulemaking to set definitions and standards for the labeling of products that may contain ingredients derived from agricultural biotechnology. The bill also contains an educational component to inform consumers about the safety of GMOs. Roberts Substitute Amendment 3450 - The compromise bill provides strong preemption and a tight definition on bioengineering. Within one year, USDA will develop standards and definitions for the voluntarily labeling of foods from biotech.

S. 2848, H.R. 5303, the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) - eliminate the backlog of port and waterway project authorizations and set in motion 25 projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, seven of which are navigation focused.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

S. 3248 and H.R. 5489, Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act - To provide a 30% investment tax credit to incentivize investment in biogas digesters and nutrient recovery systems. H.R. 5240, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2016 - Bill extends the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel through the end of 2019. H.R. 5167, Technologies for Energy Security Act - Bill extends the 30% small wind tax credit through 2019. The credit would then be 26% for 2020 and 22% for 2021.

S. 612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (formerly branded Waters Resource Development Act or WRDA) - The WIIN Act contains three titles, the first incorporates the WRDA of 2016 which authorizes investment in Americas ports, channels, locks, dams, and other infrastructure that supports the maritime and waterways transportation system and provides flood protection for communities. It also authorizes Army Corps of Engineers Chiefs Reports received since WRRDA 2014.

S. 764, Amendment 4935 - Bill to establish mandatory labeling of food derived from biotechnology, protect future biotechnology, narrow definition of biotech, meat exemptions, and protection of interstate commerce. Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)- A bill has been drafted by Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) that calls for repeal of the final Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) ruleFeed Directive (VFD) rule published June 3, 2015 in the Federal Register. Ag Innovation - Newhouse-Schrader Letter to USDA - In February, USDA announced to the public, through a 14-page notice of intent in the Federal Register, its plan to completely re-write the United States pre-market biotechnology regulatory framework called Part 340. In response, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) are circulating a letter for signatures to USDA concerning the proposed Part 340 revisions.

S. 764, National Sea Grant College Program Act - Bill to establish mandatory labeling of food derived from biotechnology, protect future biotechnology, narrow definition of biotech, meat exemptions, and protection of interstate commerce. H.R. 5883, Technical and Clarifying Amendments to the Packers and Stockyard Act of 2016 - To expand the Packers and Stockyards Act definitions to include the use of internet and video auctions and update payment methods to include the use of electronic fund transfers. EPA Atrazine Comment Period regarding updated risk assessment - In 2016, EPA issued a draft Ecological Assessment of the herbicide, which is a preliminary step in judging whether the chemical will continue to be available for agricultural producers.

H.J. Res. 72 and H.J. Res. 71 Congressional Review Act Resolutions for Carbon Regulations - Resolutions would stop the EPA's final climate regulation for the regulation of greenhouse gases in new and existing power plants Farm Bureau supports both resolutions and opposes EPA attempts to regulate greenhouse gases via the Clean Power Plan.

H.J. Res. 72 and H.J. Res. 71 Congressional Review Act Resolutions for Carbon Regulations - Resolutions would stop the EPA's final climate regulation for the regulation of greenhouse gases in new and existing power plants Farm Bureau supports both resolutions and opposes EPA attempts to regulate greenhouse gases via the Clean Power Plan.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.

HR 1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax.

S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.

H.R. 1147 the Legal Workforce Act; Bill requires employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the web-based E-Verify system. Immigration Reform; Immigration reform with an agricultural worker program.

H.R. 1147 the Legal Workforce Act; Bill requires employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the web-based E-Verify system. Immigration Reform; Immigration reform with an agricultural worker program.

H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015 - Federal budget bill that increases debt limit and annual spending limits, funds federal government, includes language to reduce crop insurance premiums companies receive. H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriation Act - The bill contained both the Fiscal Year 16 Omnibus Appropriations bill and the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. The latter included several key tax provisions, including permanent Section 179 and extended bonus depreciation.

H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

Biotechnology, Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on biotechnology regulation - hearing on the review of biotechnology approval frameworks in the nation.Farm Bureau supports the continued availability of biotechnology as an important tool for American farmers. H.R. 1599, Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 - Farm Bureau supports bill and asks that provision be included in the omnibus spending bill.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015; Bill requires EPA to withdraw the current proposed rule or any potential final rule within 30 days of enactment and charges them with developing a new proposed rule. S. 1500, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act; Bill would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

S.995/H.R. 1890, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA); The TPA bill allows Congress to have a yes or no vote on trade agreements, includes negotiating objectives for the Administration and provides for consultation between Congress and the Administration during negotiations. U.S. Biotech Crops Alliance coalition letter; "Dear colleague" letter urging President Obama to address significant biotechnology approval challenges with Chinese President.

S.995/H.R. 1890, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA); The TPA bill allows Congress to have a yes or no vote on trade agreements, includes negotiating objectives for the Administration and provides for consultation between Congress and the Administration during negotiations.

H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015 - Federal budget bill that increases debt limit and annual spending limits, funds federal government, includes language to reduce crop insurance premiums companies receive. H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriation Act - The bill contained both the Fiscal Year 16 Omnibus Appropriations bill and the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. The latter included several key tax provisions, including permanent Section 179 and extended bonus depreciation.

H.R. 2042, The Ratepayer Protection Act; Bill provides for timely judicial review of EPA's final 111(d) rule for existing power plants, referred to by the agency as the Clean Power Plan, before the states are compelled to comply. It also insures that no state will be forced to implement a state of federal plan of the rule if the governor finds it would significantly harm energy affordability or reliability. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); EPA proposed to require refiners to blend 14 billion gallons of corn ethanol for 2016, short of the 15 billion called for under the RFS.

H.R. 22, the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act; The DRIVE Act is a six-year highway reauthorization and provides for three years of guaranteed funding for the highway trust fund. Toomey Amendment #2316 would allow states to provide additional regulatory relief from FMCSA regulations to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal funding. H.R. 3473, the Local Farm Vehicle Flexibility Act; Bill to allow states to provide additional regulatory relief to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal transportation funding.

H.R. 22, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act; Final legislation to provide long term federal transportation funding and remove previously passed crop insurance cuts via the budget deal. H.R. 3473, the Local Farm Vehicle Flexibility Act; Bill to allow states to provide additional regulatory relief to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal transportation funding. H.R. 3932, The Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures or Slowdowns (ECONOMICS) - This legislation would create new economic safeguards to prevent future port slowdowns such as the West Coast ports slowdown that devastated families, businesses and agriculture producers west of the Mississippi. H.R. 3763, The Surface Transportation Re authorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 - Reauthorization of federal transportation funding, positive train control extension, other key transportation provisions.

H.R. 2289, the Commodity End-User Relief Act; Bill to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). H.R. 2393 (COOL repeal); To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal country of orgin labeling requirements with respect to beef, pork and chicken, and for other purposes. Ag Appropriations; Expressed support for Farm Bureau priority areas for appropriations process.

H.R. 2289, the Commodity End-User Relief Act; Bill to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). H.R. 2393 (COOL repeal); To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal country of orgin labeling requirements with respect to beef, pork and chicken, and for other purposes. Ag Appropriations; Expressed support for Farm Bureau priority areas for appropriations process.

H.R. 2393 (COOL repeal); To repeal mandatory country of origin labeling requirements with respect to beef, pork and poultry.

H.R. 2510, S. 1660; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. H.R. 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent after 2014 the $500,000 allowance for the expensing of depreciable business property (section 179 property) and the $2 million threshold after which the amount of such allowance is reduced. H.R. 2775, the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015; S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill that promote fair competition between local main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board continue to attract cosponsors.

H.R. 2510, S. 1660; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. H.R. 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent after 2014 the $500,000 allowance for the expensing of depreciable business property (section 179 property) and the $2 million threshold after which the amount of such allowance is reduced. H.R. 2775, the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015; S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill that promote fair competition between local main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board continue to attract cosponsors.

H.R. 22, the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act; The DRIVE Act is a six-year highway reauthorization and provides for three years of guaranteed funding for the highway trust fund. Toomey Amendment #2316 would allow states to provide additional regulatory relief from FMCSA regulations to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal funding. H.R. 3473, the Local Farm Vehicle Flexibility Act; Bill to allow states to provide additional regulatory relief to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal transportation funding.

H.R. 22, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act; Final legislation to provide long term federal transportation funding and remove previously passed crop insurance cuts via the budget deal. H.R. 3473, the Local Farm Vehicle Flexibility Act; Bill to allow states to provide additional regulatory relief to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal transportation funding. H.R. 3932, The Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures or Slowdowns (ECONOMICS) - This legislation would create new economic safeguards to prevent future port slowdowns such as the West Coast ports slowdown that devastated families, businesses and agriculture producers west of the Mississippi. H.R. 3763, The Surface Transportation Re authorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 - Reauthorization of federal transportation funding, positive train control extension, other key transportation provisions.

H.R. 22, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act; Final legislation to provide long term federal transportation funding and remove previously passed crop insurance cuts via the budget deal. H.R. 3473, the Local Farm Vehicle Flexibility Act; Bill to allow states to provide additional regulatory relief to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal transportation funding. H.R. 3932, The Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures or Slowdowns (ECONOMICS) - This legislation would create new economic safeguards to prevent future port slowdowns such as the West Coast ports slowdown that devastated families, businesses and agriculture producers west of the Mississippi. H.R. 3763, The Surface Transportation Re authorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 - Reauthorization of federal transportation funding, positive train control extension, other key transportation provisions.

H.R. 22, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act; Final legislation to provide long term federal transportation funding and remove previously passed crop insurance cuts via the budget deal. H.R. 3473, the Local Farm Vehicle Flexibility Act; Bill to allow states to provide additional regulatory relief to farmers and ranchers without the threat of losing federal transportation funding. H.R. 3932, The Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures or Slowdowns (ECONOMICS) - This legislation would create new economic safeguards to prevent future port slowdowns such as the West Coast ports slowdown that devastated families, businesses and agriculture producers west of the Mississippi. H.R. 3763, The Surface Transportation Re authorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 - Reauthorization of federal transportation funding, positive train control extension, other key transportation provisions.

S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.

H.R. 2510, S. 1660; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. H.R. 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent after 2014 the $500,000 allowance for the expensing of depreciable business property (section 179 property) and the $2 million threshold after which the amount of such allowance is reduced. H.R. 2775, the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015; S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill that promote fair competition between local main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board continue to attract cosponsors.

S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.

H.R. 863, the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality (STARS) Act of 2015; The bill creates a single definition for seasonal and streamlines the way that employers determine if they are Applicable Large Employers. This simplified standard will reduce the administrative burden for seasonal employers and help them to avoid hefty ACA penalties. H.R 928, S. 183; The Jobs and Premium Protection Act; The HIT tax, part of the ACA, levies a tax on a health insurance companys net premium.

H.R. 863, Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality (STARS) Act of 2015; Bill would streamline definitions for employers regarding ACA - The STARS Act would align the definitions of seasonal worker and seasonal employee as a worker who is employed on a seasonal basis for six months or less during the calendar year. The STARS Act would also simplify the formulas that seasonal employers use to determine if they are Applicable Large Employers and to determine the full-time status of their seasonal employees

H.R. 863, the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality (STARS) Act of 2015; The bill creates a single definition for seasonal and streamlines the way that employers determine if they are Applicable Large Employers. This simplified standard will reduce the administrative burden for seasonal employers and help them to avoid hefty ACA penalties. H.R 928, S. 183; The Jobs and Premium Protection Act; The HIT tax, part of the ACA, levies a tax on a health insurance companys net premium.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015; Bill reforms the Science Advisory Board (SAB) process by strengthening public participation, improving the process of selecting expert advisers, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing transparency. H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015; Bill prohibits EPA from relying on regulatory science that is not transparent or reproducible. H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 185 Administrative Procedures Act (APA); Bill would require regulatory agencies to provide increased notice to public before proposals made and be based on sound science. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015; This legislation would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015; Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA, USDA oversight of label.

H.R. 863, the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality (STARS) Act of 2015; The bill creates a single definition for seasonal and streamlines the way that employers determine if they are Applicable Large Employers. This simplified standard will reduce the administrative burden for seasonal employers and help them to avoid hefty ACA penalties. H.R 928, S. 183; The Jobs and Premium Protection Act; The HIT tax, part of the ACA, levies a tax on a health insurance companys net premium.

H.R. 863, the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality (STARS) Act of 2015; The bill creates a single definition for seasonal and streamlines the way that employers determine if they are Applicable Large Employers. This simplified standard will reduce the administrative burden for seasonal employers and help them to avoid hefty ACA penalties. H.R 928, S. 183; The Jobs and Premium Protection Act; The HIT tax, part of the ACA, levies a tax on a health insurance companys net premium.

S. 1 Keystone Pipeline XL; Bill to approve the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. "Dear Colleague" RFS letter (Senate); The letter requests that EPA set the 2014 volume requirements, and any future volume requirements, in a manner that implements the RFS consistent with the statute. EPA Greenhouse Gas Proposed Rules; The EPA has proposed rules regulating the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by existing and current powerplants.

S. 1 Keystone Pipeline XL; Bill to approve the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. "Dear Colleague" RFS letter (Senate); The letter requests that EPA set the 2014 volume requirements, and any future volume requirements, in a manner that implements the RFS consistent with the statute. EPA Greenhouse Gas Proposed Rules; The EPA has proposed rules regulating the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by existing and current powerplants.

S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act; Bill requires EPA and Corps of Engineers to withdraw the final Waters of the United States rule and re-propose a new regulation after conducting the prescribed consultations with states and other stakeholders. S.J. Res. 22, Congressional disapproval for the Waters of the United States rule. Amicus support for Chesapeake Bay "Blueprint" Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court - Supports American Farm Bureau Federation petition with U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of lower court decision upholding EPA's blueprint for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act; Bill requires EPA to withdraw the current proposed rule or any potential final rule within 30 days of enactment and charges them with developing a new proposed rule under certain prescribed conditions by Congress.

H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015; Bill requires EPA to withdraw the current proposed rule or any potential final rule within 30 days of enactment and charges them with developing a new proposed rule. S. 1500, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act; Bill would clarify that lawful applications of pesticides regulated under FIFRA are not subject to permitting under the Clean Water Act.

H.R. 2510, S. 1660; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. H.R. 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent after 2014 the $500,000 allowance for the expensing of depreciable business property (section 179 property) and the $2 million threshold after which the amount of such allowance is reduced. H.R. 2775, the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015; S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill that promote fair competition between local main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board continue to attract cosponsors.

H.R. 863, the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality (STARS) Act of 2015; The bill creates a single definition for seasonal and streamlines the way that employers determine if they are Applicable Large Employers. This simplified standard will reduce the administrative burden for seasonal employers and help them to avoid hefty ACA penalties. H.R 928, S. 183; The Jobs and Premium Protection Act; The HIT tax, part of the ACA, levies a tax on a health insurance companys net premium.

H.R. 863, the Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality (STARS) Act of 2015; The bill creates a single definition for seasonal and streamlines the way that employers determine if they are Applicable Large Employers. This simplified standard will reduce the administrative burden for seasonal employers and help them to avoid hefty ACA penalties. H.R 928, S. 183; The Jobs and Premium Protection Act; The HIT tax, part of the ACA, levies a tax on a health insurance companys net premium.

S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.

S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.

H.R. 2510, S. 1660; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. H.R. 636, America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent after 2014 the $500,000 allowance for the expensing of depreciable business property (section 179 property) and the $2 million threshold after which the amount of such allowance is reduced. H.R. 2775, the Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2015; S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill that promote fair competition between local main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board continue to attract cosponsors.

S.995/H.R. 1890, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA); The TPA bill allows Congress to have a yes or no vote on trade agreements, includes negotiating objectives for the Administration and provides for consultation between Congress and the Administration during negotiations.

S.995/H.R. 1890, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA); The TPA bill allows Congress to have a yes or no vote on trade agreements, includes negotiating objectives for the Administration and provides for consultation between Congress and the Administration during negotiations. U.S. Biotech Crops Alliance coalition letter; "Dear colleague" letter urging President Obama to address significant biotechnology approval challenges with Chinese President.

S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act; Bill requires EPA and Corps of Engineers to withdraw the final Waters of the United States rule and re-propose a new regulation after conducting the prescribed consultations with states and other stakeholders. S.J. Res. 22, Congressional disapproval for the Waters of the United States rule. Amicus support for Chesapeake Bay "Blueprint" Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court - Supports American Farm Bureau Federation petition with U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of lower court decision upholding EPA's blueprint for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

S. 744, HR 1773; Provisions relating to border security, enforcement, legal immigration, visa programs for agriculture, low-skilled and high-skilled programs, and adjustment for undocumented individuals currently in the United States.

H.R. 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013; The bill prohibits states that receive economic development funding from exercising eminent domain for private economic development. Violation of that provision would result in loss of all economic development funding for a period of 2 years. The bill creates a private right of action for a landowner who suffers injury as a result of a violation of this act. The bill prohibits any use of eminent domain for economic development by the federal government.

H.R. 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act of 2014; provides a guaranteed extension of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hours of Service (HOS) waivers until May 31, 2014, allowing tank truck operators delivering propane and other home heating fuels to drive for longer hours to speed up deliveries to affected states.

H.R. 4432, Safe and Accurate Labeling Act of 2014 - Proposed bill to establish voluntary national GMO labeling system authorized by the FDA.