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Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expressed opposition to H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and removes non-seasonal visa caps.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
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FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Source: Senate LDA
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expressed opposition to H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and removes non-seasonal visa caps.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
DAIRY PRIDE Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for HR.2828 - Dairy Pride Act - to require FDA to enforce their standards of identity for milk products.
DAIRY PRIDE Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for HR.2828 - Dairy Pride Act - to require FDA to enforce their standards of identity for milk products.
DAIRY PRIDE Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for HR.2828 - Dairy Pride Act - to require FDA to enforce their standards of identity for milk products.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Opposing Lacey Act Amendments included as a part of HR. 4521 - America COMPETES Act - which grants new authorities to the Department of Interior to create and enforce a list of prohibited species in interstate commerce.
American Grown Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Supported the American Grown Act (S. 2542 and HR. 4613) to require purchases of domestic flowers and foliage by the White House and Departments of State and Defense.
American Grown Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Supported the American Grown Act (S. 2542 and HR. 4613) to require purchases of domestic flowers and foliage by the White House and Departments of State and Defense.
American Grown Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Supported the American Grown Act (S. 2542 and HR. 4613) to require purchases of domestic flowers and foliage by the White House and Departments of State and Defense.
American Grown Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Supported the American Grown Act (S. 2542 and HR. 4613) to require purchases of domestic flowers and foliage by the White House and Departments of State and Defense.
Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617), as well as preventing any increases in capital gains taxes to family farms.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for S. 1251, Growing Climate Solutions Act, and encouraged Senators Rubio and Scott to maintain the integrity of the bill by defeating the Lee Amendment and voting for final passage.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617)
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617), as well as preventing any increases in capital gains taxes to family farms.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617)
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617), as well as preventing any increases in capital gains taxes to family farms.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers. Urged solutions for foreign juice imports adversely impacting domestic growers.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers. Urged solutions for foreign juice imports adversely impacting domestic growers. Stated opposition against allowance of 5 Chinese citrus varieties into U.S. due to invasive species threat.
Forest Recovery Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for HR 1444, Forest Recovery Act, to allow fair market value deduction of timber casualty losses due to Hurricane Michael.
Forest Recovery Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for HR 1444, Forest Recovery Act, to allow fair market value deduction of timber casualty losses due to Hurricane Michael. Support for a permanent tax filing extension for Schedule F filers without making an estimated tax payment.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Supported and encouraged Senate action on an agricultural labor reform package, following House action on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers. Urged solutions for foreign juice imports adversely impacting domestic growers.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers. Urged solutions for foreign juice imports adversely impacting domestic growers. Stated opposition against allowance of 5 Chinese citrus varieties into U.S. due to invasive species threat.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers.
Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for numerous efforts to reform the current hours-of-service regulations for commercial agricultural haulers, including H.R. 1698, Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2019, and H.R. 487, Transporting Livestock Safely Across America Act of 2019. Signed FMCSA petition to consider ELD regulations adversely affecting highly perishable products.
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Against H.R. 1754, Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019.
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for emergency supplemental disaster relief funding for affected areas, including direct agricultural assistance - H.R. 268, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019.
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for emergency supplemental disaster relief funding for affected areas, including direct agricultural assistance - H.R. 268, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019. Support for USDA's fair and timely disbursement of funds.
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for emergency supplemental disaster relief funding for affected areas, including direct agricultural assistance - H.R. 268, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019. Support for USDA's fair and timely disbursement of funds.
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
General support for H.R. 3055, FY 2020 minibus including Agriculture spending. Opposed amendments that included changes to federal sugar policy. Supported amendment to enhance Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments. Support for enhanced funding for additional permanent U.S. Farm Service Agency personnel.
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
General support for H.R. 3055, FY 2020 minibus including Agriculture spending. Opposed amendments that included changes to federal sugar policy. Supported amendment to enhance Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments.
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019, which would improve data collection and mapping for rural broadband services.
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019, which would improve data collection and mapping for rural broadband services.
Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for numerous efforts to reform the current hours-of-service regulations for commercial agricultural haulers, including H.R. 1698, Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2019, and H.R. 487, Transporting Livestock Safely Across America Act of 2019. Signed FMCSA petition to consider ELD regulations adversely affecting highly perishable products.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Supported improvements to H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, specifically to revisit methodology of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, eliminate a visa cap for year-round program, and eliminate private right of action provision.
Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support improvements to H.R. 641, Agricultural Worker Act of 2019, including guest worker program reforms.
Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support amendments to H.R. 641, Agricultural Worker Act of 2019, including guest worker program reforms that lower costs of the H-2A program, achieve program efficiencies, and broaden access to other agricultural producers.
Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support amendments to H.R. 641, Agricultural Worker Act of 2019, including guest worker program reforms that lower costs of the H-2A program, achieve program efficiencies, and broaden access to other agricultural producers.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019.
Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Rules and regulations following H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Lobbied for inclusion of all commodities affected by hurricanes. Advocated for fairness and timeliness during development of the 2017 Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP) to implement $2.4 billion in supplemental agricultural assistance.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of timely final passage. Lobbied against proposed amendments, including the Sugar Policy Modernization Act (H.R. 4265), an amendment to phase out agricultural subsidies (H.Amdt. 607 to H.R. 2), and the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.741).
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of a timely final agreement in conference between Senate and House.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of a timely final agreement in conference between Senate and House.
H.R. 4760 - Securing America's Future Act. Lobbied in favor of agricultural labor provisions. H.R. 4092 - Agriculture Guestworker Act. Lobbied in favor of passage and inclusion within immigration legislation.
Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of timely final passage. Lobbied against proposed amendments, including the Sugar Policy Modernization Act (H.R. 4265), an amendment to phase out agricultural subsidies (H.Amdt. 607 to H.R. 2), and the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.741).
Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Senate companion bill of HR. 4667 - emergency supplemental funding for disaster-stricken areas (TX, FL, PR) - provided $90B in disaster aid with $3.8B devoted to agricultural assistance. Senate bill passed Feb. 9th
Securing America's Future Act of 2018
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
HR. 4760 - Securing America's Future Act, which includes agricultural guestworker program reform.
Securing America's Future Act of 2018
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 4760 - Securing America's Future Act. Lobbied in favor of agricultural labor provisions. H.R. 4092 - Agriculture Guestworker Act. Lobbied in favor of passage and inclusion within immigration legislation.
Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor. Supported petition to FMCSA to revise rules in recognition of livestock haulers' challenges under current rules.
Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor.
Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor. Supported petition to FMCSA to revise rules in recognition of livestock haulers' challenges under current rules.
AG and Legal Workforce Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6417 - Agriculture Guestworker and Legal Workforce Act. Lobbied for passage of the bill.
AG and Legal Workforce Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6417 - Agriculture Guestworker and Legal Workforce Act. Lobbied in favor of agricultural labor reform.
Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor. Supported petition to FMCSA to revise rules in recognition of livestock haulers' challenges under current rules.
Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor. Supported petition to FMCSA to revise rules in recognition of livestock haulers' challenges under current rules.
Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor.
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2017
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of timely final passage. Lobbied against proposed amendments, including the Sugar Policy Modernization Act (H.R. 4265), an amendment to phase out agricultural subsidies (H.Amdt. 607 to H.R. 2), and the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.741).
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
HR. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Legal Workforce Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
HR. 4092 - Agricultural Guestworker Act (agricultural guestworker legislation), HR. 3711 - Legal Workforce Act H2A reform efforts
Legal Workforce Act
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
HR. 4092 - Agricultural Guestworker Act (agricultural guestworker legislation), HR. 3711 - Legal Workforce Act H2A reform efforts
HR. 4092 - Agricultural Guestworker Act (agricultural guestworker legislation), HR. 3711 - Legal Workforce Act H2A reform efforts
HR. 4092 - Agricultural Guestworker Act (agricultural guestworker legislation), HR. 3711 - Legal Workforce Act H2A reform efforts
Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
HR. 4667 - emergency supplemental funding for disaster-stricken areas (TX, FL, PR)
Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
HR. 4667 - emergency supplemental funding for disaster-stricken areas (TX, FL, PR)
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017
Client: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Regulatory Accountability Act S.951
Expressed opposition to H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and removes non-seasonal visa caps.
Encouraged continued congressional support and pressure for Biden Administration and USTR action on unfair trade practices of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mexico by way of Sec. 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Supported the American Grown Act (S. 2542 and HR. 4613) to require purchases of domestic flowers and foliage by the White House and Departments of State and Defense.
Support for HR.2828 - Dairy Pride Act - to require FDA to enforce their standards of identity for milk products.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Encouraged continued congressional support and pressure for Biden Administration and USTR action on unfair trade practices of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mexico by way of Sec. 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Support for HR.2828 - Dairy Pride Act - to require FDA to enforce their standards of identity for milk products.
Expressed opposition to H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and removes non-seasonal visa caps.
Supported the American Grown Act (S. 2542 and HR. 4613) to require purchases of domestic flowers and foliage by the White House and Departments of State and Defense.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Encouraged continued congressional support and pressure for Biden Administration and USTR action on unfair trade practices of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mexico.
Urged EPA review and consideration of updated science regarding dermal exposure in the re-registration of the fungicide Thiram.
Support for HR.2828 - Dairy Pride Act - to require FDA to enforce their standards of identity for milk products.
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation. Support for S.3292 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act - to force USDA to initiate a federal milk marketing order hearing. Support for HR.1861 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - to permit flavored and unflavored whole milk in public schools.
Opposing Lacey Act Amendments included as a part of HR. 4521 - America COMPETES Act - which grants new authorities to the Department of Interior to create and enforce a list of prohibited species in interstate commerce.
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Submitted an appropriations request to the Agriculture-FDA Subcommittee on House Appropriations to support the full USDA request for their Salaries and Expenses line item for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in the amount of $1,231,697,000.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for Savings Clause from Water Resources and Development Act of 2000 by adopting clarifying language in pending appropriations/spending bills.
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation.
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617), as well as preventing any increases in capital gains taxes to family farms.
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Encouraged continued congressional support and pressure for Biden Administration and USTR action on unfair trade practices of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mexico.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617), as well as preventing any increases in capital gains taxes to family farms.
Support for Savings Clause from Water Resources and Development Act of 2000 by adopting clarifying language in pending appropriations/spending bills.
Encouraged continued congressional support and pressure for Biden Administration and USTR action on unfair trade practices of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mexico.
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Seeking improvements in the calculation of the Class I milk mover base price under 2018 Farm Bill. Florida's milk marketing order was adversely impacted due to this change, as well as distorted markets from the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Box program. Support reverting back to the "higher of" Class 3 & 4 as opposed to an average calculation.
Encouraged continued congressional support and pressure for Biden Administration and USTR action on unfair trade practices of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mexico.
Advocated for better FDA processes when announcing a food recall so as to not adversely impact other producers of the recalled product in different regions. Better FDA messaging and improved training and education opportunities for staff.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617)
Advocated for better FDA processes when announcing a food recall so as to not adversely impact other producers of the recalled product in different regions. Better FDA messaging and improved training and education opportunities for staff.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Urged support for eligibility and technical changes in the Commodities Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments. Urged adoption of new direct attribution rules retroactively through FSA.
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Encouraged a determination of injurious imports in the USITC Sec. 201 investigation on fresh and chilled blueberries. Supported affirmative findings in the Sec. 332 fact-finding investigations for strawberries, bell peppers, squash, and cucumbers.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Expressed support for the Sec. 201 investigation into global blueberry imports and Sec. 332 monitoring investigations into strawberry, bell pepper, squash, and cucumber imports under the Trade Act of 1974.
Filed official comments to USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) supporting a phased-in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) eartag system as the official identification method for the interstate movement of cattle. Emphasized the need for industry input throughout the entire agency decision-making and implementation process.
Identified agricultural labor reforms as a critical need in the next Congress, including reforms to the H-2A agricultural guest worker program, as well as industry-supported efforts to stabilize the domestic workforce. Urged necessary changes to the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, including removing the private right of action, changing current wage calculations, and eliminating any visa caps.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied for swift and appropriate relief to agricultural producers suffering losses due to recent hurricanes (Hurricane Sally) and weather events.
Stated support for the federal government initiation of a Sec. 301 investigation into unfair Mexican trade practices, including surging imports and heavy subsidization practices, under the Trade Act of 1974.
Urged congressional commitment to ongoing Lake Okeechobee and Everglades restoration efforts. Discouraged any disruptions or deviations in the researched and thoroughly vetted delivery schedules. Stated support for the Savings Clause clarification in the 2020 Water Resources Development Authorization to ensure Lake Okeechobee is considered within the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Urged congressional commitment to ongoing Lake Okeechobee and Everglades conservation efforts. Discouraged any disruptions or deviations in the researched and thoroughly vetted delivery schedule. Stated support for the Savings Clause clarification in the 2020 Water Resources Development Authorization to ensure Lake Okeechobee is considered within the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Supported swift and equitable ad hoc relief due to market losses and effects from COVID-19 pandemic. Advocated for elimination of payment limits and improvements in the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and inclusion of more commodities that suffered price loss and market loss. Supported flexibilities in the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and agricultural entity inclusion in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for HR 1444, Forest Recovery Act, to allow fair market value deduction of timber casualty losses due to Hurricane Michael.
Supported and encouraged Senate action on an agricultural labor reform package, following House action on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers. Urged solutions for foreign juice imports adversely impacting domestic growers.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supported improvements to H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, specifically to revisit methodology of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, eliminate a visa cap for year-round program, and eliminate private right of action provision.
Support for improved hours of service regulations for agricultural haulers and shippers that provide flexibility for livestock and highly perishable commodities; encouraged legislative and regulatory solutions. Advocated for legislative/regulatory fix to removal of hauling from permissible H-2A petitions.
Asked for broad support of an expedited EPA registration review of pesticide Aldicarb. Urge congressional commitment to ongoing Lake Okeechobee and Everglades conservation efforts. Discouraged any disruptions in the researched and thoroughly vetted delivery schedule.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
General support for H.R. 3055, FY 2020 minibus including Agriculture spending. Opposed amendments that included changes to federal sugar policy. Supported amendment to enhance Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments. Support for enhanced funding for additional permanent U.S. Farm Service Agency personnel.
Support for H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019, which would improve data collection and mapping for rural broadband services.
Support for improved hours of service regulations for agricultural haulers and shippers that provide flexibility for livestock and highly perishable commodities; encouraged legislative and regulatory solutions. Advocated for legislative/regulatory fix to removal of hauling from permissible H-2A petitions.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for increased funding for projects in the Everglades Agricultural Area to expedite rehabilitation of infrastructure and ensure alignment with Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers.
General support for H.R. 3055, FY 2020 minibus including Agriculture spending. Opposed amendments that included changes to federal sugar policy. Supported amendment to enhance Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for numerous efforts to reform the current hours-of-service regulations for commercial agricultural haulers, including H.R. 1698, Agricultural Business Electronic Logging Device Exemption Act of 2019, and H.R. 487, Transporting Livestock Safely Across America Act of 2019. Signed FMCSA petition to consider ELD regulations adversely affecting highly perishable products.
Support for increased funding for projects in the Everglades Agricultural Area to expedite rehabilitation of infrastructure and ensure alignment with Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor. Supported petition to FMCSA to revise rules in recognition of livestock haulers' challenges under current rules.
Lobbied Congress to urge discretion by FDA/CDC on romaine lettuce outbreak to prevent improper or inaccurate backlash against producers.
H.R. 6417 - Agriculture Guestworker and Legal Workforce Act. Lobbied for passage of the bill.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of a timely final agreement in conference between Senate and House.
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor. Supported petition to FMCSA to revise rules in recognition of livestock haulers' challenges under current rules.
Lobbied in favor of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) modernization. In favor of the "seasonality" provision to improve trade remedies for regional producers. Once U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement was announced, we shifted to support alternative legislation to support trade remedies for seasonal/perishable producers.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Rules and regulations following H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Lobbied for inclusion of all commodities affected by hurricanes. Advocated for fairness and timeliness during development of the 2017 Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP) to implement $2.4 billion in supplemental agricultural assistance.
In favor of uniformity in National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
H.R. 6079 and S.2938 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In favor.
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate waiver for agricultural commodities
2018 Farm Bill development, including Title 1 crop insurance reforms, Specialty Crop Block grant funding, and maintaining standing research initiatives
HR. 4760 - Securing America's Future Act, which includes agricultural guestworker program reform.
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2017 · fourth_quarter · 4A
HR. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
HR. 4092 - Agricultural Guestworker Act (agricultural guestworker legislation), HR. 3711 - Legal Workforce Act H2A reform efforts
HR. 4667 - emergency supplemental funding for disaster-stricken areas (TX, FL, PR)
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR. 4667 - emergency supplemental funding for disaster-stricken areas (TX, FL, PR)
HR. 4092 - Agricultural Guestworker Act (agricultural guestworker legislation), HR. 3711 - Legal Workforce Act H2A reform efforts
2018 Farm Bill development, including Title 1 crop insurance reforms, Specialty Crop Block grant funding, and research initiatives
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
NAFTA renegotiations
Labor reform, agricultural guestworker legislation (H2C), H2A reform
Regulatory Accountability Act S.951
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
NAFTA renegotiation, Mexican market problems/dumping, Cuba
FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations budget
Farm Bill development
Expressed concerns on H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Specific changes must remove the new federal private right of action. Urged a Senate bill that must include H2A wage calculation reforms and includes year-round agriculture.
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617), as well as preventing any increases in capital gains taxes to family farms.
Support for Savings Clause from Water Resources and Development Act of 2000 by adopting clarifying language in pending appropriations/spending bills.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Discussed trade remedy options with committee staff to effectively address the surging imports of fresh fruits and vegetables and unfair trade practices from foreign countries. Trade Adjustment Assistance and variations of the program were evaluated.
Support for S. 1251, Growing Climate Solutions Act, and encouraged Senators Rubio and Scott to maintain the integrity of the bill by defeating the Lee Amendment and voting for final passage.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support making permanent the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis (House companion to S.617)
Support for the Growing Climate Solutions Act introduced in the Senate in 2020.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Encouraged greater agricultural industry input in EPA pesticide registrations and other partnership efforts with EPA.
Urged congressional commitment to ongoing Lake Okeechobee and Everglades restoration efforts. Discouraged any disruptions or deviations in the researched and thoroughly vetted delivery schedules. Stated support for the Savings Clause clarification in the 2020 Water Resources Development Authorization to ensure Lake Okeechobee is considered within the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers. Urged solutions for foreign juice imports adversely impacting domestic growers. Stated opposition against allowance of 5 Chinese citrus varieties into U.S. due to invasive species threat.
Support for HR 1444, Forest Recovery Act, to allow fair market value deduction of timber casualty losses due to Hurricane Michael. Support for a permanent tax filing extension for Schedule F filers without making an estimated tax payment.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Supported swift and equitable ad hoc relief due to market losses and effects from COVID-19 pandemic.
Urged congressional commitment to ongoing Lake Okeechobee and Everglades conservation efforts. Discouraged any disruptions or deviations in the researched and thoroughly vetted delivery schedule.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers. Urged congressional pressure toward U.S. Trade Representative to commit to pursuing trade reform for seasonal/perishable growers.
Supported FY 2020 appropriations package including agricultural priorities, which passed in December 2019.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019, which streamlines the AD/CVD petitioning process for seasonal/perishable producers.
Support for increased funding for projects in the Everglades Agricultural Area to expedite rehabilitation of infrastructure and ensure alignment with Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
Support amendments to H.R. 641, Agricultural Worker Act of 2019, including guest worker program reforms that lower costs of the H-2A program, achieve program efficiencies, and broaden access to other agricultural producers.
Support for emergency supplemental disaster relief funding for affected areas, including direct agricultural assistance - H.R. 268, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019. Support for USDA's fair and timely disbursement of funds.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Support amendments to H.R. 641, Agricultural Worker Act of 2019, including guest worker program reforms that lower costs of the H-2A program, achieve program efficiencies, and broaden access to other agricultural producers.
Support for H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019, which would improve data collection and mapping for rural broadband services.
Support for emergency supplemental disaster relief funding for affected areas, including direct agricultural assistance - H.R. 268, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019. Support for USDA's fair and timely disbursement of funds.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support improvements to H.R. 641, Agricultural Worker Act of 2019, including guest worker program reforms.
Against H.R. 1754, Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019.
Support for emergency supplemental disaster relief funding for affected areas, including direct agricultural assistance - H.R. 268, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019.
Support for H.R. 101 and S. 16, Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2019.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Lobbied in favor of the Agricultural Trade Improvement Act of 2018, alternative legislation to support trade remedies for seasonal/perishable producers. Urging USTR to negotiate a solution prior to USMCA approval.
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of a timely final agreement in conference between Senate and House.
Filing targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
In favor of maintaining current Standards of Identity for milk products under FDA's newly announced Multi-Year Nutrition Innovation Strategy.
H.R. 6417 - Agriculture Guestworker and Legal Workforce Act. Lobbied in favor of agricultural labor reform.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Lobbied in favor of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) modernization. In favor of the "seasonality" provision to improve trade remedies for regional producers.
H.R. 4760 - Securing America's Future Act. Lobbied in favor of agricultural labor provisions. H.R. 4092 - Agriculture Guestworker Act. Lobbied in favor of passage and inclusion within immigration legislation.
H.R. 2 - Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill). Advocated in favor of timely final passage. Lobbied against proposed amendments, including the Sugar Policy Modernization Act (H.R. 4265), an amendment to phase out agricultural subsidies (H.Amdt. 607 to H.R. 2), and the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.741).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)- maintaining inclusion of an antidumping trade remedy for seasonal and perishable products.
Senate companion bill of HR. 4667 - emergency supplemental funding for disaster-stricken areas (TX, FL, PR) - provided $90B in disaster aid with $3.8B devoted to agricultural assistance. Senate bill passed Feb. 9th
Filing targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 Farm Bill development, including Title 1 crop insurance reforms, Specialty Crop Block grant funding, and research initiatives
renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Farm Bill development, crop insurance
FY 2018 Agricultural Appropriations
Florida agricultural disaster relief following Hurricane Irma
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Eliminate Estate Tax
H-2A reform before e-verify
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)